There’s no rest for the world’s small-press independent publishers, Richard Charkin says, even when much of the industry is on holiday.
Artificial Intelligence: Threat, Opportunity, and Shimmr
Entrepreneur Nadim Sadek and publisher Evan Schnittman on the gleam of AI-driven consumer outreach behind a start-up called Shimmr.ai.
Richard Charkin in the United Kingdom: Dear Literary Agent
Richard Charkin offers ‘a heartfelt apology,’ writing that he now finds literary agents ‘trusted go-betweens and understanding partners.’
Richard Charkin: ‘Vestigial Organs’ in Medicine and Publishing
Drawing on his medical-student days, Richard Charkin examines some of the ‘vestigial’ traditions in international book publishing.
Translator Frank Wynne Responds to Richard Charkin’s Column
Following the publisher Richard Charkin’s column for us on translators and translation, Frank Wynne offers his considered reaction.
Awards: Richard Charkin on ‘LitFlation’: Prizes, Awards, and Egos
While vying for a British Book Award this year, Richard Charkin asks, ‘When will publishers’ egos be large enough?’
Richard Charkin: Notes From a Small Publisher in London
Totting up the pros and cons of being an independent publisher, Richard Charkin assesses Mensch Publishing on its third anniversary.
Richard Charkin’s Big Week: The Benefits of Broken Pledges
In his new role of running his own small press, Richard Charkin finds success in breaking vows he made when setting it up.
Author Guy Kennaway Wins the 2021 Bollinger Prize
The 22nd winner of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction is also known for ‘One People,’ ‘Bird Brain,’ and ‘Time To Go.’
Richard Charkin: A Year of Running Mensch Publishing
Anniversary assessment; opening his own boutique press, Richard Charkin reveals that Mensch Publishing has grossed £16,389 (US20,688) before expenses.
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